For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,258 students in 01056, MA (there are , serving 213 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 01056, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 01056, MA are Ludlow Senior High School, Harris Brook Elementary School and Paul R Baird Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 01056 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 01056, MA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01056, MA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ludlow Senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Chapin Street
Ludlow, MA 01056
(413) 589-9001
Ludlow, MA 01056
(413) 589-9001
Gr: 9-12 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Harris Brook Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
209 Fuller Street
Ludlow, MA 01056
(413) 583-5695
Ludlow, MA 01056
(413) 583-5695
Gr: 2-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Paul R Baird Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Rooney Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
(413) 583-5685
Ludlow, MA 01056
(413) 583-5685
Gr: 6-8 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
508 East Street
Ludlow, MA 01056
(413) 589-9121
Ludlow, MA 01056
(413) 589-9121
Gr: PK-1 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
01056, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
766 Chapin Street
Ludlow, MA 01056
(413) 583-5031
Ludlow, MA 01056
(413) 583-5031
Gr: 2-3 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
54 Winsor Street
Ludlow, MA 01056
(413) 583-4480
Ludlow, MA 01056
(413) 583-4480
Gr: PK | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
486 Chapin Street
Ludlow, MA 01056
(413) 583-5695
Ludlow, MA 01056
(413) 583-5695
Gr: 4-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 01056, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in 01056, MA include Ludlow Senior High School, Harris Brook Elementary School and Paul R Baird Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 01056?
4 public schools are located in 01056.
What percentage of students in 01056 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 01056 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 01056?
01056 public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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